Upper Mustang is an upper part of Mustang District, which is located in Nepal. The Upper Mustang was a restricted kingdom and demilitarized area until 1992 which makes it one of the most preserved regions in the world, with a majority of the population still speaking traditional Tibetic languages.
The highest peak visited by trekkers on the upper mustang trek is Marang la, which is 4230 meters above sea level. With heights of 3810 meters and 3900 meters, respectively, Lo Manthang and Chhoser are the region's principal attractions.
Best Season
Upper Mustang lies in the rain shadow of the Himalaya, making it a great monsoon trek and open year-round for trekking. The main consideration is the winter, when most residents leave the capital to avoid the cold and snow. Generally, the best time to visit Upper Mustang is from March to early November.
Accessing this Trek
Jomsom is the starting point for almost all routes heading into the Upper Mustang region. Most people choose to fly between Pokhara and Jomsom (a 20-minute flight) to save time and to avoid the arduous bus or jeep journey by land. The official checkpoint for the restricted region is Kagbeni, just north of Jomsom.
Upper Mustang is an upper part of Mustang District, which is located in Nepal. The Upper Mustang was a restricted kingdom and demilitarized area until 1992 which makes it one of the most preserved regions in the world, with a majority of the population still speaking traditional Tibetic languages. The highest peak visited by trekkers on the upper mustang trek is Marang la, which is 4230 meters above sea level. With heights of 3810 meters and 3900 meters, respectively, Lo Manthang and Chhoser are the region's principal attractions.
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02 Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek Preparation
Day 03 Drive or fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 04 Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni
Day 05 Kagbeni to Chele
Day 06 Chele to Syanbochen
Day 07 Syanbochen to Ghami
Day 08 Ghami to Tsarang
Day 09 Tsarang to Lo-Manthang
Day 10 Explore Lo Manthang/ Acclimatization
Day 11 Lo-Mangthang to Drakmar
Day 12 Drakmar to Ghiling
Day 13 Ghiling to Chhuksang
Day 14 Chhuksang to Jomsom
Day 15 Fly back to Pokhara
Day 16 Drive or fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 17 Final departure